Turkish Airlines Resumes Flying to Tripoli, the Capital of Libya

Turkish Airlines has started flying to Tripoli, the capital of Libya again. Being the airline that connects Africa to the most destinations in the world, Turkish Airlines operates 62 destinations across the African continent.

The flag carrier will operate flights to Tripoli three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

SWISS to continue to offer Frey chocolates to its guests

The inflight chocolates distributed on all SWISS services will continue to come from Frey: the airline is extending its collaboration with Swiss food manufacturer Delica for a further three years from the beginning of April. SWISS has been sourcing its world-famous ‘SWISS Schöggeli’ bars from Frey since 2015. The complimentary chocolates are offered to passengers on every SWISS flight.

Virgin Atlantic Kicks off 40th Birthday Celebrations Naming New Aircraft After Sir Richard Branson

In the year that Virgin Atlantic turns 40, the airline will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by naming its latest state of the art aircraft in his honour.  Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard and mark 40 years of Virgin Atlantic shaking up the travel industry.

United Makes It Easier for Customers Who Use Wheelchairs to Book Flights

United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and united.com that makes it easier for customers who use wheelchairs to find flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their personal mobility device. The airline also announced that eligible customers may seek a refund of the fare difference if a customer needs to pay more for a flight that can accommodate their wheelchair.

Last year, United and United Express together carried more than 200,000 checked wheelchairs.

Finnair celebrates 30 years of direct flights from Manchester

Finnair is celebrating 30 years of direct flights from Helsinki to Manchester, having launched the first service on 27 March, 1994.

Finnair’s flights provide an important connection between the North of England and markets in Asia, allowing important business routes to thrive and giving holidaymakers access to far flung destinations.